Why You'll Love Holland America in Alaska
Holland America has been sailing to Alaska since 1947, and Forbes recently named it the best overall Alaska cruise. Here's why it's such a great choice for your trip.
Highlights You'll Love
Amazing wildlife: Look for humpback whales, bald eagles, bears and sea otters.
Charming ports: Explore Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Sitka, with whale watching, gold panning and scenic train rides.
Fresh Alaska seafood: Catch your own salmon on a fishing excursion and the chefs can cook it for your dinner that night.
When to Go
Alaska's cruise season runs from about May through September, and every part of it has something special.
May and early June: Fewer crowds, often lower fares, and the best chance to see orcas.
Mid-June through August: The warmest weather and long daylight hours, perfect for families traveling over summer break.
September: Quieter ships and ports, fall colors, and a chance to spot the northern lights on a cruisetour.
Inside Passage or Gulf of Alaska?
Inside Passage: Roundtrip from Seattle or Vancouver, so you fly in and out of the same city. You'll sail calm, protected waters past forested islands to Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Glacier Bay, making it a wonderful choice for first-time Alaska cruisers.
Gulf of Alaska: One-way between Vancouver and Whittier, near Anchorage. It sails farther north to dramatic glaciers like Hubbard Glacier and College Fjord, and since you fly into one city and home from another, it's easy to add a land tour.
Add a Cruisetour
Want to see more than the coast? Holland America's cruisetours combine your cruise with a land journey into Alaska's wild interior, typically 9 to 17 days in total.
Every cruisetour includes 1 to 3 nights at Holland America's own Denali Lodge, bordering Denali National Park, plus a complimentary tour of the park, where you may spot grizzly bears, moose and caribou. You'll travel by the McKinley Explorer train with its glass-domed views, and select itineraries continue to Dawson City in Canada's Yukon to relive the Klondike Gold Rush.
Ready to start planning your Alaska adventure? Contact us today at Expedia Cruises of OVC